Northern Family Motel

2.5 star property

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Basic Room
In-room dining
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
6775 State Highway 56, Potsdam, NY, 13676
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Clarkson University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • State University of New York-Potsdam
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Potsdam

When you stay at Northern Family Motel in Potsdam, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Raquette River and Canton-Potsdam Hospital. .This motel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from St. Lawrence Health System and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Clarkson University.

What's nearby

  • Raquette River - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Clarkson University - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • State University of New York-Potsdam - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • The Stables at Windy Point - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Massena, NY (MSS-Massena Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Northern Family Motel

Motel in Potsdam with free parking
Northern Family Motel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Potsdam motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Northern Family Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 271 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet rest

Last night of a 3000 mile trip home from winter in Arizona. Cute, clean, very quiet. We were happy to support a local business. We had traveled 6 days and this was our 7th night.. the chain hotels in the area were clise to $200/night with taxes and fees. Price was fair here and the stay was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little spot a couple of minutes out of town. Staying here next time we’re back in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and Quiet

Cozy and quiet! Great price and everything you need for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonably priced!

Nuce inexpensive option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute room. Very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Tv did not work
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ana

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok. Except the waters and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend!

Nice, quiet property with a super clean room & bathroom, comfy bed and in-room mini fridge & microwave. I will definitely stay here again when in the area for work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable stay

Overnight stay during athletic event at local college. Room was clean and comfortable. Frig and microwave in room meant I could save leftovers from dinner and make breakfast. Grounds are well kept. As with any motel, the room is not soundproof, but guests are respectful and we enjoyed a great night's sleep. This motel is very conveniently located to Potsdam...just a few minutes from downtown. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall great experience

Overall my experience was great. It’s a very cute motel. They have done a good job of trying to improve the rooms. Everything was clean in the room. The only issue I had was the heat wasn’t working the second night so the room got very cold. It’s a no frills motel but a perfect, quiet place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cozy blankets, cute room style decor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were really clean, and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed staying at the Motel. Easy parking and check-in/-out. I definitely can recommend this Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Privacy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

PHILIP

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice motel. Friendly staff and clean. Rooms were small, but can be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024